When a washer quits in Oxon Hill, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Oxon Hill list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Oxon Hill, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oxon Hill. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (13), Arlington (9), and Washington (5). The closest is Butler's Appliances, about 1.8 miles away. Of those, 12 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.8, 3.4 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 16 |
At the top of the Oxon Hill list: SK Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (6.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (5.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Oxon Hill Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
Water, Power and Safety First
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Oxon Hill
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Oxon Hill
Most washer calls in Oxon Hill come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Oxon Hill
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Oxon Hill, MD
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Oxon Hill technician a trip for parts.